I haven't even set the rivets on my first pair of spaulders yet, but I was eager to apply what I had learned in my first attempt. I've also added a hammered appearance to each leather lame by getting each piece damp with a sponge, setting a small ball peen hammer on the leather, then tapping the hammer into the leather with a rubber mallet.
Over all this set appears much cleaner than the first set. I think I will use a lighter shade of brown stain and go for a more weathered look.
Unfortunately I have learned that the leather should be 12-14oz thick, and the first two sets I have made are only 8-9oz thick. Anyone want a costume piece?
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